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Question
The poem explicitly describes some strengths and weaknesses with the help of some words and phrases. The poet wants us to possess all the strengths and keep away from all the weaknesses. Make a list of all the words and phrases showing Strengths in table A and Weaknesses in table B. One is done for you.
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A Strengths |
B Weaknesses |
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Solution
| 'A' (Strengths) |
'B' (Weaknesses) |
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•work day and night |
• sickness |
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• sacrifice time and peace |
• life seems useless and worthless |
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•sweat, fret, plan |
•hunger |
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•lose all terror of the opposition |
•poverty |
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